John Sweetman
I hope you've done some thinking about vision in your context. Vision is often a combination of the passion God has placed in your heart, the opportunities and resources God has provided for you, and God's whispered words to you (and others) about his plans.
Let me illustrate with a couple of visions that I believe God has given us. One is for neoLeader and the other is for the Malyon Centre for Christian Leadership of which neoLeader is a part.
neoLeader
Our vision is: "To build a web-based community of new Christian leaders being equipped for effective leadership and ministry."
At first we thought of a monthly email, but as we talked and prayed a bigger vision emerged of a website with loads of resources for Christian leaders (we're getting there) that will form the hub of networks of young Christian leaders all over Queensland (and maybe beyond).
The first step towards the network/community concept will be a neoLeader Retreat on Nov 14-16. Churches can send a mentor and up to four young leaders to this retreat. This Retreat will facilitate the development of a range of networks for young leaders.
Long term we see every young Christian leaders being part of network with other young leaders led by experienced facilitators/mentors. The neoLeader website will provide resources and coordination for these networks.
Malyon Centre for Christian Leadership
Our vision is: "The spiritual growth of God's church and kingdom in Queensland through developing effective Christian leaders in all spheres of leadership throughout society." To do this we are supporting the development of Christian leaders in Queensland through networking, resourcing, mentoring and equipping.
neoLeader focuses on young Christian leaders in churches. The Centre is targeting Christian leaders of all ages and of all callings whether that be leadership in the community, the church or the workplace.
Your God-given vision
So what is God wanting to do through the leadership call he has given you? Even if you can't write it down, do you have a picture of what could be?
